One person has died and another is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash between a lorry and a car on the M1.

The collision happened at around 5.10pm near Dungannon on the eastbound carriageway. The PSNI confirmed that one person had died and another was in a serious condition following the crash. Both are believed to have been in the car.

The motorway is expected to remain closed in both directions for some time.

In a statement the PSNI said: "Police can confirm that one person has died and another has been seriously injured following a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a lorry and a car on the M1 motorway near Dungannon this evening.

"The collision occurred on the eastbound carriageway at around 5.10pm and the motorway is expected to remain closed in both directions for some time whilst police enquiries are carried out."

"Inspector Andrew Archibald has appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact police in Dungannon on 101."